China-linked Spamouflage accounts mimic U.S. voters on X
Graphika reports China-linked accounts spreading divisive content ahead of midterms.
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- Spamouflage-linked accounts on X pose as U.S. voters.
- Content questions election integrity and U.S. democracy.
- China's influence operations target voter confidence.
Graphika, a New York-based firm, identified Spamouflage-linked activity on X ahead of the midterm elections.
The accounts are believed to be connected to China and mimic U.S. voters by posting divisive content.
The content includes discussions about U.S. politics, social issues, and the upcoming elections.
Graphika's blog noted that the tactics used are similar to those observed in 2024 during the presidential election.
Officials have previously warned that China, along with Russia and Iran, has conducted online influence operations targeting U.S. voters.
China's efforts have focused on undermining confidence in elections and the U.S. political system, rather than supporting a specific candidate.
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